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The Climb

Der berühmt-berüchtigte Aufstieg am Uluru / Ayers Rock, der auch zu diesem Zeitpunkt wie die meiste Zeit des Jahres zu Recht gesperrt war (Grund auf dem Hinweisschild am Fuße des Felsens: Zu hohe Temperaturen).

Was hier relativ harmlos aussieht, ist eine gefährliche Angelegenheit:
 Der Weg ist steil und glatt, es herrschen hohe Temperaturen, extreme Sonneneinstrahlung und oft auch starker Wind. Schon aus Respekt vor dem heiligen Berg der Aborigines, die sich für jeden Besucher auf ihrem Land verantwortlich fühlen, sollte man nicht versuchen, ihn zu erklimmen, aber trotzdem hat es dabei bereits etliche Schwerverletzte und im Laufe der Zeit 37 Tote gegeben.
 Seit dem 26. Oktober 2019 ist der Aufstieg offiziell verboten, genau 34 Jahre, nachdem die australische Regierung das Gebiet den traditionellen Eigentümern des Aborigine-Volks der Anangu zurückgegeben hat.
Ich persönlich bevorzuge ohnehin den Anblick aus der Ferne oder besser noch aus dem Helikopter :-)



"The Climb" at Uluru as seen in March 2017 (but closed at the time due to high temperatures). Not my cup of tea anyway, so I can't really say I am sorry that since 26th October 2019 the climb is officially forbidden. Personally, I prefer looking at Uluru by walking around it, or even better, from above during a helicopter scenic flight :-)
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19 comments

Annemarie said:

wonderful minimalism
5 years ago ( translate )

Diana Australis said:

I agree...it is better viewed from other aspects, and the climb, as you say, now closed, is disrespectful to the traditional owners. The poles and chains have already been removed!
5 years ago

Special K replied to Diana Australis:

That's good to hear! Apart from that, I find the gorges at Kata Tjuta much more interesting if you are into walking and climbing.
5 years ago

* ઇઉ * said:

Wonderful perspective!
It is very welcome that finally a sign has been set of respect to the Aborigines and their culture.
5 years ago

Special K replied to * ઇઉ *:

I totally agree with you! I have never understood why anyone would want to do the steep climb in the heat anyway when there are so many other interesting places to see around Uluru.
5 years ago

Keith Burton said:

A stunning shot.............I love how the fence looks so insignificant against the surface of the rock. The colours are wonderful.

It was really good to see that the authorities finally decide to respect the wishes of the indigenous peoples and impose a ban in climbing this sacred site. It's just a shame they took so long!

HFF to you............I hope you have a splendid weekend.
5 years ago

Percy Schramm said:

Eine richtig gute Entscheidung, dass man hier nicht mehr herauf darf. HFF !
4 years ago ( translate )

aNNa schramm said:

und jetzt ist er ganz gesperrt !!! ;-)))
4 years ago ( translate )

Xata said:

I might have enjoyed climbing... but from your POV the view is amazing, as your photo. HFF
4 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Fascinating scenery. Visited there (by car) many years ago.
HFF and a nice weekend.
4 years ago

Pilago said:

Ein schöner HFF und ein schönes Wochenende!
4 years ago ( translate )

Ecobird said:

It does look incredibly steep. Well captured. HFF and have a great weekend
4 years ago ( translate )

gezginruh said:

Stunning shot!!

HFF!!

Best wishes
Füsun
4 years ago

Peter_Private_Box said:

Hi

I like this picture very much

Superb colours

Great composition

Best Wishes, HFF, and a good weekend
Peter
4 years ago

tiabunna said:

Well taken and I'm also glad it's now closed. You were quite right that a helicopter is the way to see it from above and in context. HFF and have a great weekend.
4 years ago